Archive for February, 2009



Council to vote on residential dog grooming (Penn State Collegian)

Saturday 28 February 2009 @ 1:02 pm

After five months of back-and-forth between neighbors, the State College Borough Council hopes to put the issue of residential dog grooming to bed next week.

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‘Portie’ lovers thrilled with ‘first dog’ (The Sun Chronicle)

Saturday 28 February 2009 @ 1:02 pm

Local Portuguese water dog owners were delighted when word came this week that the nation’s first dog will likely be the rambunctious, curly-haired breed.

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Portuguese water dog owners fear Obama effect (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

Saturday 28 February 2009 @ 12:02 pm

Feb. 10, 2009, file photo — Digit, a 3-year-old Portuguese water dog from Charlotte, N.C., waits to compete during the 133rd annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden in New York. First lady Michelle Obama has told People magazine the family is considering getting a Portuguese water dog, possibly in April.

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Unusual water dog drawing interest of first family (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

Saturday 28 February 2009 @ 11:02 am

When Orrie Mariani walks his 3-year-old dog, Bruno, around the streets of Shadyside, it’s not unusual for him to start fielding questions from those passing by.

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Dog grooming business opens in Waldport (Newport News-Times)

Saturday 28 February 2009 @ 11:02 am

“For the Love of Dogs Pet Grooming” is now open for business in Waldport, providing services for all breeds and sizes of dogs. Owner Chris Atkinson opened her shop at 187 Grant Street, in Waldport’s “old town” district. “With over 100 dogs and going strong, I love what I am doing,” said Atkinson.

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Portuguese water dog owners fear Obama effect (The Bryan-College Station Eagle)

Saturday 28 February 2009 @ 11:02 am

NEW YORK (AP) — It’s nothing against the Obamas. But some Portuguese water dog owners aren’t thrilled the breed is a front-runner for the first family.The choice could mean a spike in the dogs’ popularity — and that could mean a rise in shady breed …

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Dogs for days at Silver Bay Kennel Club Dog show (Carmel Valley Leader)

Saturday 28 February 2009 @ 11:02 am

G.Q., Jazzy and Oscar line up for their pre-competition grooming Photos by Halie Johnson Hundreds of dogs and their two-legged friends strutted their stuff Friday through Sunday at the Silver Bay Kennel Club Dog show. The free event took place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds’ O’Brien Hall and featured competitions for the best sporting dog, hound dog, working breed, terrier, toy breed …

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Dog owners fear Obama effect on breed (The Nashua Telegraph)

Saturday 28 February 2009 @ 11:02 am

NEW YORK – It’s nothing against the Obamas. But some Portuguese water dog owners aren’t thrilled the breed is a front-runner for the first family. … - By MEGAN K. SCOTT The Associated Press

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Dog owners fear Obama effect (Lawrence Journal-World)

Saturday 28 February 2009 @ 11:02 am

It’s nothing against the Obamas. But some Portuguese water dog owners aren’t thrilled the breed is a front-runner for the first family. The choice could mean a spike in the dogs’ popularity — and that could mean a rise in shady breeders and fickle owners who don’t understand the dogs and eventually abandon them, owners of Portuguese water dogs say.

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Dog breed admirers fear Obama effect (El Paso Times)

Saturday 28 February 2009 @ 10:02 am

NEW YORK — It’s nothing against the Obamas. But some Portuguese water dog owners aren’t thrilled that the breed is a front-runner for the first family.

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